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fluorescent

fluo·res·cent [ fl réss'nt, flaw réss'nt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. physics capable of fluorescing: exhibiting or able to undergo fluorescence
a fluorescent dye

2. containing fluorescent tubes: containing or produced by fluorescent tubes
fluorescent lighting

3. dazzling in color: very bright and dazzling in color
fluorescent pink

[Mid-19th century. <fluorspar (which has this property)]
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